The holidays are just around the corner. It is never too early to start thinking about the handmade jewelry projects you want to start working on. Spread cheer with your DIY designs this year! We have some fabulous free jewelry ideas. Learn how to embroider art with beads. Learn how to make a kumihimo necklace. Learn how to adorn a ceramic bead with delica beads. Enjoy beaded designs from…
Welcome to another exciting year on our big beautiful planet! Did you make a resolution to learn a new
jewelry making technique? Do you want to pick up a craft that you may have put down? Would you like to learn how to make a gallery quality necklace from the comfort of your home? Stoke your creative fire and join us for the most watched videos of 2022 on our YouTube channel.…
The chilly winds of fall are blowing and summer seems like a distant memory. Historically, the colder months may have seen an uptick in jewelry making as people gathered around a warm hearth and made crafts to keep their hands busy and warm. If you are feeling creative and want to have a Zen moment of creativity, check out this week's
recap and get inspired to make a gorgeous piece of j…
The trendsetting jewelry designers at the Great Bead Extravaganza are exploring the fashion and styles that you will be wearing this fall and winter. If you want to engage with the presenters of TGBE and add your input, go to the Facebook page, click on Photos, and give us your thoughts. See the materials, motifs, jewelry, and colors that will be trending this season. Join us as…
Kit Day is tomorrow! We are unboxing our Spider Queen Design Kit and revealing the contents. If you are unfamiliar with our mystery Design Kits, check them out. Each kit is inspired by an iconic theme. We have explored destinations, artists, holidays, and more. The contents are secret until the end of each month. We then reveal and create in front of a live audience. Every kit is a se…
Do you love color? We do! We are firm followers of
Pantone trends. Pantone turned the subjective language of color into a solid science. They have categorized, studied, and revolutionized how we feel about color. We think their color palettes are impactful and amazing. 2020 fall and winter fashion is no exception. We color matched some of their choices for the season and adopted them in…